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Jesus tells these parables in response to criticism for welcoming the "wrong" people. Together, the lost sheep, lost coin, and lost son reveal a God whose relentless love pursues, welcomes, restores, and celebrates the lost. The focus is not on human failure, but on God's extravagant grace. These stories confront both self-righteousness and a distorted view of God, challenging the belief that some people are beyond grace and revealing a Father who rejoices whenever even one person finds their way home.
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